I'm looking to shoot a short film on 16mm. I've been looking at options for cameras and sound recording. Me, nor my crew has much money. in fact, we're on a shoestring budget. I've looked at Bolex H16 cameras, but I know they are noisy and are non-sync. But what about Arriflex cameras (not newer models)? Also I've heard of people making a homemade blimp for Bolex H16 or I guess using styrofoam or similar materials to reduce the noise. Does this actually work? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Recording sound 16mm
- Thread starter dothemath
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Since it's a shoestring budget you are probably better off shooting with a digital cam.
The noisy film drive is one thing, but the "non-sync" issue is a potential nightmare. Trust me, I've been there. Find a crystal-sync camera, and while you're at it look for a quiet one.
When I shot my 16mm feature I used a CP-16 (1960's-era news camera). It was crystal-sync'ed, but the motor and gate made a helluva racket. Had to encase myself in sound blankets, which meant I couldn't hear what the actors were doing. Don't recommend that, either.